High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) Repair Technician

High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) Manufacturing Technician

We are seeking an experienced High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) Manufacturing Technician to lead and support the development, launch, optimization, and continuous improvement of high-volume aluminum die casting processes.

The HPDC Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for process development, die casting tooling, process optimization, defect reduction, production launch, and manufacturing performance. This position will work cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Maintenance, Production, and external suppliers to develop safe, reliable, capable, and cost-effective high pressure die casting processes.

Job Responsibilities

· Develop, implement, validate, and optimize High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) manufacturing processes for aluminum components.

· Establish and optimize critical die casting process parameters, including:

Injection velocity and shot profiles

Intensification pressure

Die temperature

Metal temperature

Fill time

Cycle time

Lubrication and spray parameters

Vacuum system parameters

· Analyze and troubleshoot common aluminum die casting defects, including porosity, cold shuts, blisters, flash, misruns, soldering, inclusions, and shrinkage.

· Partner with tooling engineers and die suppliers to improve die design, cooling channels, gating, runners, overflows, vents, vacuum systems, and tooling life.

· Support installation, commissioning, validation, and optimization of HPDC machines, dies, peripheral equipment, and automation systems.

· Conduct process capability studies and establish robust manufacturing process windows.

· Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through cycle-time optimization, downtime reduction, scrap reduction, and process improvements.

· Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, and other problem-solving methodologies.

· Drive continuous improvement projects focused on quality, productivity, yield, scrap reduction, throughput, and manufacturing cost.

· Collaborate with Quality Engineering to monitor process capability, variation, and casting quality.

Required Qualifications

· 3 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC).

· Demonstrated experience with aluminum high pressure die casting processes.

· Strong knowledge of die casting process controls, tooling, and casting defect analysis.

· Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.

· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

· Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

· Experience in automotive, electric vehicle (EV), aerospace, or heavy industrial manufacturing.

· Experience with vacuum-assisted high pressure die casting (HPDC).

· Experience with large-format or structural aluminum die casting.

· Experience with die casting simulation software such as MAGMASOFT, ProCAST, or FLOW-3D CAST.

· Experience with robotics, automated material handling, machine vision, and Industry manufacturing systems.

· Experience launching new die cast products, dies, tooling, and automated production cells.

· Knowledge of aluminum alloys commonly used in high pressure die casting.

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Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive base salary

· Annual performance bonus

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Paid time off

· Professional development opportunities

· Relocation assistance, if applicable

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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have high pressure die casting experience?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $40